On the evening of July 26, 2024, the Pittsburgh Pirates will go head-to-head with the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field, starting at 9:40 PM in clear weather conditions. Pittsburgh’s Luis L. Ortiz, with an impressive ERA of 2.566, will be at the pitcher’s mound. For the Diamondbacks, Zac Gallen, having an ERA of 3.637, will handle the pitching duties.

In the 2024 season standings within the NL Central Division, the Pirates are currently 9th with a 52-50 record, reflecting a .510 winning percentage. Their divisional play shows 17 wins against 15 losses, positioning them 3rd in the division. Showing strong recent performance, the Pirates have claimed 8 wins in their last 10 matches and are riding a one-game winning streak. Their home and away records are balanced at 26-26 and 26-24, respectively. The Pirates have scored 422 runs and conceded 428.

Meanwhile, the Diamondbacks, placed 8th in the NL West Division, own a 53-50 record, also translating to a .510 winning percentage. They stand 3rd in the division with 19 wins and 14 losses. Arizona has won 7 of their recent 10 games and are currently on a two-game winning streak. Their performance at home stands at 26-24 and slightly better on the road at 27-26. The team has been more successful in night games with 33 wins compared to 20 in day games, having scored a total of 509 runs and allowed 487.